Conservative Stock Portfolio: 10 Best Stocks To Invest In

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9. The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 81

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) is a beverage company. It owns the Coca-Cola brand that makes the top-selling drink in almost all countries around the globe, barring a few exceptions. The impressive financial profile of the firm is evident by the recent quarterly earnings report. In guidance numbers for 2025, Coca-Cola forecasts organic revenue growth of 5%-6% and comparable currency-neutral EPS growth of 8%-10% for 2025. John Murphy, the CFO of the firm, noted during the earnings call that pricing would moderate as inflationary pressures ease, with intense inflation pricing in certain markets expected to play a smaller role. The company projects approximately $9.5 billion in free cash flow for 2025.

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